All of us in the trail community were heartbroken to hear of the passing of Donna Saufley on October 6 after a long and difficult battle with cancer. A long-distance hiker, former PCTA board member, and volunteer, Donna—along with her husband Jeff Saufley—helped create the generous culture of trail angels ... Read more
So—you’ve found our website, located our blog…but what you’d really like to do is get out on the trail and swing some tools! Move huge piles of dirt, develop your “trail eyes”, build a log bridge or a stone staircase, and make a bunch of amazing new friends—all ... Read more
In the past few decades, the outdoor recreation industry has produced many innovations—much of them aimed at people already experienced in backcountry travel. The majority have revolved around lighter and more versatile gear—such as footwear, packs and tents—and digital maps and GPS-based navigation. But very little of this innovation has ... Read more
By Hazel Platt
Part of the PCTA’s focus is to ensure the trail is a place where everyone can find a sense of belonging. Some trail experiences are universal, while others can be intensely personal depending on what someone brings to the trail. Despite all the natural beauty, physical ... Read more
Earlier this year, the PCTA established a partnership with adidas TERREX, which is adidas’ outdoor/adventure product line. adidas is committed to helping support the PCT as well as promoting the benefits of hiking and outdoor recreation. They also share our goal of making the PCT a more welcoming ... Read more
By Tristan Oliver
I recently finished reading Falling Upward by the ecumenical teacher Richard Rohr and it resonated deeply with me. I was struck by his passage,
... Read moreWe are here to give back fully and freely what was first given to us—but now writ personally—by us! It is probably the
Editor’s Note: The PCTA is committed to uplifting more diverse voices within the outdoor community, and here we highlight two of those voices. In 2010, Bethany “Fidget” Hughes and Lauren “Neon” Reed met while thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at a time when women were far less represented in the ... Read more
Fifty-four years ago this week, in October of 1968, the National Trails System Act was passed—and granted National Scenic Trail status to the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. It’s worthwhile to remember the efforts of so many people who made the PCT possible. Below, we’re publishing the introduction ... Read more
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